Work-life and well-being | Human Resources

Personalized support for what matters most to you

Connect one-on-one at no cost to you with therapists, specialists and other experts who work at UK too. Appointments are available to you and your family members.

Appointments currently available in-person or online

Mental health therapist

Financial expert

Health and wellness coach

Dietitian

Exercise specialist

Elder care specialist

Tobacco cessation specialist

A connected, caring work community

Employee Affinity Groups (EAGs) are employee-led communities that provide opportunities to connect with colleagues, share experience and engage in personal and professional growth.

Each group brings together employees with common backgrounds or interests. All UK employees are welcome to participate in any group — whether to learn more, build relationships or contribute to conversations across the university.

For more information about the groups, please contact the HR EAG Liaison Azetta Beatty at Azetta.beatty@uky.edu.

We’re donating leave time and money to colleagues in need

Shared leave donations and requests

Experiencing challenges? HR is here to help! Please contact us.

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News

September 02, 2020

Making appreciation personal

Just like the five love languages, there are also five languages of appreciation. Showing appreciation to those around us can be useful to those both inside and outside of the workplace. Showing appreciation can lead to more harmonious relationships and a better work environment. Sometimes we give or receive appreciation and don’t even notice. Understanding your own preferences, and the preferences of others, will assist you and others in communicating more clearly.

September 01, 2020

Five Ways to Find Joy as a Caregiver

Finding joy is not always easy when you are responsible for the care, safety and finances of an older loved one. Now, add in a global pandemic, civil unrest, wildfires and hurricanes. Truly, it can be a real challenge to find joy.

August 25, 2020

Employees kept campus active and safe during COVID-19 response

Nancy Smith, an administrative staff assistant in the Gatton Student Center, has worked at UK for 15 years. In March, when COVID-19 forced many of the university’s students, staff and faculty to work and study remotely, Nancy remained on campus. While students and other employees adjusted to studying and working remotely, work continued at UK keeping the buildings and grounds maintained, greeting visitors and potential students, and preparing for the challenges of the fall semester.

August 21, 2020

Explore meditation resources from UK Integrative Medicine & Health Services

As caregivers, we need to take time away from the complex work of caregiving, even if it’s just for 5 minutes. We need time to recharge and refocus. Meditation can help reduce stress and increase feelings of resilience. UK Integrative Medicine & Health Services has complimentary services for UK employees and their families. These resources have great benefits for caregivers.